Jefferson College of Health Sciences Reviews

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Courtney from Roanoke, VA

12/23/2009

Reviewer is A current student here.

5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

Anyone interested in health care!

Bang for the buck

Your getting your moneys worth going to Jefferson except if you do live in the residential hall because of the condition of the building. The Reid building is very old, I think it's time for a new residential hall building.

Am enjoying being here

Since Jefferson is so small, everyone seems to know everybody. All my professors seem to greet me outside of the classroom. The residental hall bunch is a very close group of people. Each floor has their closeness. Everyone seems to have their door open!

Am learning a lot

In our lab classes, we get a lot of hands on experiences because we are next to a hospital. Some professors keep the class flowing especially in long lecture classes.

healthcare student

11/04/2011

Reviewer is A past student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Bang for the buck

Due to the school being a private, not public school, the costs are very high, ranging from tuition, residence hall, textbook fees, uniform fees, etc. Plan ahead of time and apply for scholarships and grants!

Did enjoy being here

The classroom experience has been wonderful and the instructors are animated in their classes. Due to the small college atmosphere, instructors are willing to help more with any questions. However, there are not many activities that are offered on campus, residence hall, etc. so students cannot get involved very easily. Not a very welcoming atmosphere for some of the newer students....

Did learn a lot

All the instructors are very excited about what they teach and do not seem to be burnt-out. If you attend classes regularly and continually study, this is a good learning experience for healthcare students. There are high-tech laboratories for the science classes that are usually open to students for extra lab time.

Michael from Roanoke, VA

a good about unless you are in the paramedic track/ emergency services.

Great for these types of students

attentive to detail and know the book smarts of their profession.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

none of the people who deal with/ manage your academic career seem to have your best interest at heart. it's just frustrating when it seems that no one is there to help. this all depends what your major is tho, the respiratory therapy track is apparently the most student friendly, where as rn is the hardest and least friendly.

Bang for the buck

for how much this school has set me back it is entirely not worth it. just the unprofessional manor in which you are treated pretty much for 4 years

What to do for fun

roanoke really doesn't have very much to do weather you are 18 or 21+. again you'll have fun with the people who live on your hall but that is pretty much it.

Food and Dining

there is really no food or dining hall. there is a cafe style lunch area but that is about it.

Dorm Life

the people you'll live with will be awesome but the conditions suck! recently however they have moved from the original building and are now in a remodeled hotel. i'd imagine its better than it was.

Academic Rigor

it all depends on your major and what you put into it. i thought it was harder than the state school i transferred from.

Tips for prospective students

pay attention to every detail from day 1, again. you will easily get accepted. be prepared for them to think they own your life! they truly believe that their school is more important than your life. just be ready for that.

In three sentences

a good school but the teachers/ professors really don't care about you. expect to be thrown into situations where you might wind up getting screwed/ not knowing. just be sure you pay attention to every detail from day 1 when you get there; it's kind of like the first day of basic for those in the armed forces.

Taylor from South Boston, VA

02/27/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Tips for prospective students

apply for scholarships, once you start classes here study hard

In three sentences

jefferson college of health sciences is a wonderful medical school. this school is one of the only schools where you can go straight into your program of choice. it's a bit difficult, however if you study you'll succeed.

Joshua from Moneta, VA

Students who are serius about their future in healthcare and are determined to succeed.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The Dog House is the place to be!

What to do for fun

Close to downtown Roanoke and the weekend nightlife.

Tips for prospective students

Be ready for a fast paced program that will challenge you from many different angles but will help you be successful in the future.

In three sentences

Jefferson College of Health Sciences is a great place to study. It is growing fast and is one of the most respected colleges in the health field. It has some of the most knowledgeable and helpful faculty I have ever worked with.

Stephanie from Covington, VA

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Campus Safety

Very safe.

Greek Life

None

Clubs and Activities

There are clubs and activities, as stated above.

Great for these types of students

The environment at Jefferson is a 'serious' one. Students are there to learn.

Bang for the buck

I like the fact that Jefferson is small and personal, and the Director of the Respiratory Program has already been in contact with me. He answered any questions that I had and was very helpful. The only downfall is the price of tuition and as a divorced mom going back to school, this was daunting to me. Therefore, I am in search of scholarships to help defer the cost.

What to do for fun

There are many organizations and things to do such as fundraising and game nights. There is a 'gym' with aerobic classes , treadmills, and weights. There is also an activities room with ping pong, foozball, TV's, etc. There are also malls and shopping nearby, and the downtown area is within walking distance.

Food and Dining

I have not experienced the food yet but the dining area looks to have a variety of foods. It looks very clean.

Dorm Life

Dorms are very new and clean, but not typical of most colleges in that they are co-ed and located in a renovated hotel near the school. Students are there to study, and the dorms are a place to rest and study. There is no partying going on at Jefferson.

Academic Rigor

I'm not sure yet, as I was just accepted and starting classes in the fall. I expect it to be pretty rigorous.

Tips for prospective students

Search for scholarships as Jefferson is very expensive.

In three sentences

Jefferson is small and personal. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The professors are very knowledgable.

Former Student

01/02/2015

Reviewer is A past student here.

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Bang for the buck

For the amount of education I received, I think the price is a little steep. However, the price is average of any private school. Keep in mind though, most schools have some kind of meal plan on campus, sports, and different clubs to participate in, but this college did not.

What to do for fun

The college is located in downtown Roanoke where there is plenty of museums to check out. There is also a mall and other stores nearby. The people on campus used to love and go to the top of the mountain where the star is to have picnics and play games like kickball, football, etc.

Food and Dining

There was no food options because living on campus was more like apartment living. We had to provide our on food by grocery shopping. This can be difficult to do when most students are not working to bring in an income to provide their own food.

Dorm Life

Dorm life may be a lot different than when I went which was from 2004-2006. By it being a small college, everyone seemed to know everyone, like a small town. The classes and dorms were in the same building, which made getting to class easy. I liked the fact that this was a medical college because more students were focused on their studies rather than partying.

Academic Rigor

The first semester of college always seems the hardest because it is a lot different than high school. Some people may not study in high school and still get good grades whereas in college, studying is a must. From experience, this college didn't seem to push the students enough to succeed.

Tips for prospective students

You should know that this is a private college and it seems that their tuition is a little more than universities and a lot more than a community college. If you are unsure what you want to major in, it may be a good idea to go to a community college until you have a better idea of what your career goal is. When going to college, you have to be your on advocate, meaning if you don't understand something, speak up.

In three sentences

This is a small private college, which is great because the teacher to student ratio is low. However, I still did not feel like a student, but rather a dollar bill. Some of the instructors were great and some not so much, and it was hard to get help from some instructor or from anybody in administration.

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